Government cuts Rotorua emergency housing motels, first step to reclaim city, says MP – RNZ 9 June 2024

Summarised by Centrist

The government will not renew consents for six of the 13 emergency housing motels in Rotorua, aiming to end their use by late 2025. National MP Todd McClay calls this the “first step” in reclaiming the city and restoring its reputation as a holiday destination.

“It caused a lot of concern for the locals, people don’t feel safe living here. It was an experiment by the previous government and the new government have acknowledged the issues and that it didn’t work,” said Trevor Newbrook of Restore Rotorua.

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